doubtnoun
sự nghi ngờ, sự ngờ vực, nghi ngờ, ngờ vực
/daʊt/Related words and phrases
Idioms
be in doubtto be uncertain
The success of the system is not in doubt.The arrangements for the event still seemed to be in doubt. beyond (any) doubt(law)in a way that shows that something is completely certain
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease.The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying.The evidence proves beyond doubt that he is innocent. give somebody the benefit of the doubtto accept that somebody has told the truth or behaved well because you cannot prove that they have not
She may have been lying, but I felt I had to give her the benefit of the doubt. have your doubts (about something)to have reasons why you are not certain about whether something is good or whether something good will happen
I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm.It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts.They say they'll be here on time, but I have my doubts about that. if in doubtused to give advice to somebody who cannot decide what to do
If in doubt, wear black.If in doubt, consult your doctor. no doubtused when you are saying that something is likely
No doubt she'll call us when she gets there.used when you are saying that something is certainly true
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. put/throw something into doubtto make something uncertain
The proposed development has been thrown into doubt by the decision. without/beyond (a) doubtused when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far.Without the slightest doubt this is a remarkable exhibition.She is without a doubt the best player I know.